We are recruiting an Interim Asset and Project Manager for a leading Social Housing provider based in the West Midlands, supporting capital programmes across the local region on a 3‑month contract.
Contract and Compensation
- Rate: £300 per day
- Contract: 3‑month interim assignment (potential for extension)
- Working pattern: Full‑time (37‑40 hours per week)
About the Company
Our client is a well‑established Social Housing group managing a portfolio of residential properties across the West Midlands and the surrounding areas. They are committed to providing safe, high‑quality homes and delivering excellent services to their tenants and communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the development and review of the capital investment programme, using stock condition, compliance and asset data to drive priorities
- Ensuring homes continue to meet the Decent Homes Standard, building safety requirements and wider property legislation
- Translating new and emerging regulatory requirements into clear, practical investment plans and assurance reporting
- Leading option appraisals, business cases and feasibility work to support sustainable, value‑for‑money investment decisions
- Providing professional oversight of complex disrepair cases, including working with legal advisers where required
- Acting as a trusted technical adviser to senior colleagues and supporting informed decision‑making
- Managing specialist staff and promoting a culture of accountability, empathy and high service standards
Qualifications
- Strong experience in asset management or capital investment planning within social housing or a similar regulated environment
- Confidence working with stock condition and compliance data, turning insight into prioritised investment programmes
- Sound understanding of building safety, decency and property legislation
- Ability to assess risk, challenge appropriately and provide assurance to senior stakeholders
- Comfortable managing complex or high‑risk property issues, including disrepair
- Cares about resident experience and understands the importance of quality homes
Benefits
- Competitive pay, externally benchmarked
- Flexible pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution
- 28 days annual leave, plus an extra day at Christmas
- Option to buy or sell up to one week’s leave each year
- Hybrid and agile working arrangements
- Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
- Health cash plan and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Funded professional qualifications, membership fees and leadership development
- Well‑being days, volunteering time and a wide range of colleague recognition schemes
Additional Information
This role would suit an experienced Asset Manager available at short notice, looking for an interim opportunity within a reputable Social Housing organisation.
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